William Jessup launches Public Policy Institute

Rocklin-based William Jessup University will celebrate the recent launch of its Public Policy Institute on Thursday.

The institute is designed to serve as a policy think tank and leadership training center for students and professionals to work on policy research and writing, according to the university.

A program and reception is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Speakers will include local officials and institute staff, including university President Dr. John Jackson; Dave Butler, chairman of the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce, city of Rocklin councilmembers Scott Yuill and Diana Ruslin and State Sen. Ted Gaines.

William Jessup has an existing public policy department, with a multidisciplinary degree that combines Biblical principles, political science and public administration and policy analysis, according to the university.

The institute also will hold its first continuing education seminar on Saturday.